MLB All-Star Rosters 2012: Re-Ranking 10 Worst Snubs Post-Final Vote

The 2012 MLB All-Star "Final Vote" results are in, with Yu Darvish and David Freese getting the nods, and now we can give a final look at the snub list.

While the All-Star Game, in principle, is about bringing together the best of the best, quite often fan voting turns it into a mere popularity contest. Since success breeds popularity, in most cases, it works itself out.

Per usual, however, there are a good number of guys kicked to the curb who should have been included this Midsummer Classic. Of biggest note, National League pitchers were in a tough predicament due to the unusually high amount of quality pitching this season.

Sometimes finding a spot for additional players can be tricky; somewhere, the line has to be drawn.

Though a few situations have already been rectified—Chipper Jones, arguably the biggest snub, will take the place of the hobbled Matt Kemp—keep reading to see the 10 players still most deserving of a shot.

Johan Santana

Just a few weeks after bringing the New York Mets their first ever no-hitter, Johan Santana is one of several worthy pitchers who didn't make the final cut.

On an inspiring comeback trail from career-threatening injury, Santana has put together an amazing year despite what his win-loss record may reflect. The two-time Cy Young winner's success has been a huge part of the Mets' surprising run.

Since then, he has raised his average to .273 and has begun to put together more Pujols-esque numbers. While he doesn't necessarily have All-Star numbers, Pujols is well known for his heroics when all eyes are on him.

Zack Greinke

In his last 10 starts, Zack Greinke has shown why he is All-Star material. Going 6-1 with 60 strikeouts, his ERA over the period is 2.91.

Greinke, the 2009 AL Cy Young winner, is still the pitcher he once was and is showing it every fifth day in Milwaukee. With trade rumors swirling about around him, a chance to put on a good showing at the All-Star Game could have further reminded and enticed potential suitors of his value.

Bryce Harper

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Stats: .280/.354/.478, 8 HR, 23 RBI

While Bryce Harper fell short of his first All-Star game this year, it's likely that his first is in the near future.

Harper, despite his young age, has been a real asset to the Washington Nationals in his short tenure as a major leaguer. Despite the expectation of major unneeded drama around the rookie phenom, he has shown himself to be a class act.

Harper is hitting .277 over his last 10 games and still has plenty of All-Star appearances in his future.

Josh Reddick

While he does sport a low average, Reddick has been a home run machine and is on pace for 38 this season. With more patience at the plate as he continues to develop, Reddick has the potential to become a consistent top-notch hitter.

A total of 77 strikeouts in 2012, on the other hand, have a lot to do with his low average and exclusion from the All-Star roster.

Johnny Cueto

Johnny Cueto and Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker made it clear that they're unhappy with the fact that Tony La Russa omitted him with his final picks.

While the heat between La Russa and Baker has gotten personal, it's true that Cueto's numbers are definitely All-Star worthy. Putting together a career-best year, Cueto is another casualty of the NL's stellar pitching depth in 2012.

Michael Bourn

Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Bourn made a strong push in the Final Vote on Thursday, but couldn't quite push past David Freese.

Bourn has been a major part of the Braves' success to date. Playing in a tough division, the competition is stiff, and for the Braves to still be above .500 is a testament to their quality.

With 23 stolen bases, Bourn's speed places him third in all of MLB. Bringing in a boost of speed like his could have been a very useful tool for the NL in Kansas City. And an .815 OPS also would have been a nice addition from a player who likes to run.

Bourn is an all-around player, and if anyone else goes down to injury, he is a another possible fill-in.